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Germany’s authoritarian drift: political control replaces economic strategy
Diego Faßnacht argues Germany’s governing coalition is compensating for economic stagnation with tighter political control, targeting opposition parties and media while relying on state spending. Fiscal expansion and redistribution substitute for reform, exposing a loss of economic narrative and consensus.
How the West’s focus on Russian losses keeps peace out of reach
James Davis reports Russia’s offensive is steadily advancing as peace talks stall and Europe remains divided. Moscow is increasingly frustrated by Western narratives exaggerating Russian losses, which it sees as justifying escalation and reinforcing Russian public support for continued war.
Japan votes early as Takaichi prioritizes mandate over budget and reform
Scott Foster writes that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is calling an early election to capitalize on high approval ratings and secure a stronger parliamentary mandate, even as opposition parties criticize the move for sidelining budget deliberations and economic priorities.